Serving the Atlanta community since 1912, the Alliance Française d’Atlanta is a member-supported 501(c)(3) non-profit organization with a mission of promoting the knowledge of worldwide French language and French-speaking cultures through educational and cultural programming. The Alliance Française d’Atlanta is a member of the Fédération des Alliances Françaises. Founded in Paris in 1883, the Alliance Française is the largest cultural network in the world, with over 1,135 chapters in 138 countries and 130 chapters in the United States.

We are committed to teaching French, fostering cross-cultural understanding, and enriching cultural life in Metro Atlanta. Our language school offers a full range of French courses for individuals, groups, businesses, and non-profit and governmental organizations. The social and cultural calendar includes concerts, culinary events, film screenings, and art exhibits at both our Downtown Atlanta and Roswell locations and throughout the metro area. Through a unique partnership with the Goethe-Zentrum Atlanta called Kultur Ensemble, we share offices, classrooms, and event spaces. We are North America’s only Franco-German Cultural Center and one of only nine in the world.

• Full Time

Administrative/International

1. Oversee financial operations, including budgeting, payroll, accounts payable/receivable, and financial reporting. Maintain accurate records and report to the Board on a monthly basis.
2. Provide regular updates and strategic recommendations to the Board of Directors and participate in Board meetings, working closely with the Board to advance the mission and growth of the organization.
3. Lead the day-to-day operations of the organization, maintain clear and consistent
communication with staff, members, the Board of Directors, sponsors, outside vendors, and
other Alliance Française chapters.
4. Hire, retain, and monitor administrative and instructional staff.
5. Maintain employment and administrative policies and procedures for all functions and for the day-to-day operation of the nonprofit. Review, negotiate, and approve contracts in coordination with the Board.
6. Oversee all communications to members, students, program attendees, and the larger
community. Develop and implement a comprehensive marketing strategy to promote programs and events.
7. Design and execute fundraising strategies, including donor outreach, membership drives, and sponsorship opportunities.
8. Establish and maintain relationships throughout the state, including but not limited to the consular corps, educational institutions at every level, corporations, and philanthropic
organizations, and utilize these relationships to strategically enhance the Alliance Française
d’Atlanta’s mission.
9. Serve as the Alliance Française d’Atlanta’s primary spokesperson to the organization’s
constituents, the media, and the public.
10. Serve as an instructor in the language school as necessary.
11. Other duties as assigned by the Board of Directors.

1. Required: Bachelor’s Degree. Master’s or other advanced degree preferred.
2. Required: Written and oral fluency in both French and English.
3. Required: U.S. citizenship or legal authorization to work in the United States.
4. At least five (5) years’ business management experience, including operations and finance.
Nonprofit management experience preferred.
5. Prior experience teaching French desirable. Teaching certification preferred but not required.
6. Prior experience working with an Alliance Française chapter or similar language or cultural
organization is highly desirable.
7. Demonstrated passion for French language and culture, along with experience promoting
same.
8. Background or connections in Atlanta desirable.

Executive-Director-Job-Description.pdf

To be considered for this role, please email your cover letter and resume to directorsearch@afatl.com.

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